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Fantastico Arni Marble

Marble

Fantastico Arni

25+ Years Experience
1,500+ Projects Completed
4.9 from 100+ Reviews
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Full Service — Installation

Our marble range is available with full supply, templating, fabrication and installation across Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Chichester, Southampton and the surrounding area, with our services extending to Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Dorset and Berkshire . The reach of our installation service depends on the type of project — contact us to discuss your requirements.

Supply & Fabrication — UK Wide

Outside our installation area? We can fabricate marble to your supplied template, or supply the stone directly as-is — anywhere in the UK . Learn more .

The Stone

See the natural beauty of Fantastico Arni up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this marble unique.

Fantastico Arni is a dramatic Italian marble from Tuscany, where bold waves of charcoal-black and grey sweep across a luminous white base, creating an almost oceanic, sculptural surface.

Fantastico Arni is a breathtakingly dramatic Italian marble that captivates with its extraordinary visual energy. Across a luminous white base, you’ll discover bold, sweeping waves of grey and charcoal-black veining, flowing in dynamic, undulating horizontal formations. This spectacular, large-scale wave-like movement on its polished surface creates an almost oceanic, sculptural quality, offering a stunning, high-contrast drama and fluid dynamism perfect for a showpiece worktop.

Sourced from the historic quarries of Arni in Tuscany, Italy, Fantastico Arni carries the geological story of its ancient landscape. This marble began its life as limestone, transformed over millennia by intense heat and pressure deep within the Earth's crust. As the calcite crystals recrystallised into its dense, interlocking mosaic, impurities like graphite were captured, giving rise to the magnificent grey and charcoal-black veining that dances across its pure white canvas.

Choosing Fantastico Arni for your home is an embrace of natural artistry. While marble, a material formed primarily of calcite, brings incredible beauty, we'll always guide you on its unique properties; it’s softer and more porous than some stones, meaning it appreciates regular sealing and a little awareness around acids. We’re passionate about helping you decide if a polished finish, which highlights its depth, or a honed finish, which is often more forgiving for daily use, is right for you. Our craftspeople at In2Stone approach every installation with meticulous care, from hand-templating to ensuring seamless joins, so your breathtaking marble worktop isn't just stunning, but also a testament to lasting quality and honest workmanship.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

2 out of 5

Stain Resistance

2 out of 5

UV Resistance

4 out of 5

Heat Resistance

4 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

2 out of 5

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Fantastico Arni Marble slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Fantastico Arni

What gives Fantastico Arni its distinctive look?
Fantastico Arni features a luminous white base traversed by bold, sweeping waves of grey and charcoal-black veining. These dynamic, undulating horizontal formations create a spectacular, large-scale, wave-like movement, giving the polished surface an almost oceanic, sculptural quality.
What design styles best complement Fantastico Arni's dramatic appearance?
With its high-contrast drama and fluid dynamism, Fantastico Arni is perfect for luxurious, contemporary, or minimalist designs where it can be the central showpiece. It pairs beautifully with dark cabinetry for an opulent feel or light, neutral tones to amplify its bright base.
How should I care for my Fantastico Arni marble worktop?
As a natural marble, Fantastico Arni is primarily composed of calcite, making it sensitive to acids and more porous than granite. We recommend regular sealing to protect against stains and advise wiping up spills promptly, especially acidic liquids like lemon juice or wine, to prevent etching. Using cutting boards and trivets will also help prevent scratches and heat damage.
Where is Fantastico Arni marble quarried, and what gives it its colour?
Fantastico Arni marble is quarried from the renowned region of Arni in Tuscany, Italy. Its stunning grey and charcoal-black veining is primarily due to the presence of graphite and other accessory minerals that were trapped within the calcite as the original limestone underwent metamorphosis.
How does Fantastico Arni compare to other worktop materials in terms of performance and aesthetics?
Fantastico Arni offers unparalleled natural beauty and a dramatic, sculptural aesthetic that manufactured materials struggle to replicate. While it's softer and more acid-sensitive than granite or quartz, its unique appearance makes it a premium choice for those prioritising timeless luxury and willing to provide a little extra care. We offer both polished and honed finishes to suit your lifestyle.
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"Perfect. 1) Ian. What a nice chap. Very helpful, friendly, knowledgeable. Got me the marble I wanted. 2) Scott came to template. Clearly attentive to detail, accurate work; it's a perfect fit. 3) Kev and Gav came to fit. Very accommodating. Worked cheerfully around obstacles I had thrown in their path. Efficient, and respected my just cleaned new kitchen. All round blooming marvellous. I got exactly what I wanted. ( these guys listen to their customer) Look no further. Engage In 2 Stone!"
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Why Choose Us

Why In2stone

Invisible Joins & Ogee Edging

The edge profiles and seamless joins other suppliers say they can't do? We do them every week.

"Other quartz suppliers weren't able to offer the ogee edging I wanted — In2stone could."

Olivia Tett

The Quote Is the Price

No hidden costs, no surprises. We consistently beat competitor quotes — even online discounters decline to match us.

"Beat 6 other companies by a mile. Even an online company that claims to beat any quote declined to."

Dean Fitzpatrick

Ian Answers the Phone

No answering machines or sales scripts. You'll speak to the people who'll actually work on your project.

"Ian always answered the phone or called me back — and that was before we even decided to use him."

Carly Rielly